Hard fuyu persimmons are treated like vegetables here and turned into a savory (yet sweet) fall or winter side dish. Roasting brings out the sweet, soft nature of often hard-as-rocks fuyu persimmons. They are transformed into the perfect accompaniment to roasted pork or poultry and are ideal on the table with a holiday turkey or ham. The sweetness makes them a good foil for a bit of spice. If that sounds good to you sprinkle them with a bit of cayenne or a minced fresh jalapeno or serrano chile. Notes:.